CMS is making minor changes to the ICD-10-CM code set, Although these changes are referred to as the “2017” ICD-10 update, they are effective October 1, 2016. In some cases, CMS added new codes and retired others. In other cases, only the description associated with the code changed. October 1 is the so-called “cutover date.” The updated codes apply only to claims with a service date of October 1 or later. Claims with a service date of September 30 or earlier will continue to use the 2016 codes. Billers should familiarize themselves with the changes. Billers should be prepared to verify that the correct codes are appearing on claims Review the ICD-10 2017 Updates document to see the complete list of code changes.
All OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 8.0 users must download and run this updater prior to seeing patients on or after October 1, 2016.
Notes:
- OfficeMate 12.0 users should go to MyInstallCenter to download and install 12.0.3 Service Pack 7.
- You must be running OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 8.0.25 to run this updater. If you need to download and install version 8.0.25, click here.
- This updater will work with OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 8.0.25 Access and SQL databases.
- You may run this updater anytime prior to October 1; however, be careful not to select any of the new ICD-10 codes prior to October 1.
To download and run the ICD-10 Updater, follow the instructions below:
- Download the ICD-10 Updater [click here to download] and sa